SoftBank Sells Entire $5.8 Bn Nvidia Stake to Fund Massive $30 Bn OpenAI Bet
SoftBank sold a $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to bankroll a $30 billion push into OpenAI - the shock moved shares down as much as 10% and reignited the AI valuation debate.
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China accuses U.S. of $13 billion Bitcoin hack linked to 2020 LuBian mining pool
Beijing’s cyber agency claims the U.S. government seized 127,000 Bitcoins, worth $23 billion stolen from the LuBian mining pool in 2020, escalating digital and diplomatic tensions.
Joyce Carol Oates calls Elon Musk “uneducated, uncultured” – Musk fires back on X
Acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates sparked a viral debate after calling Elon Musk “uneducated and uncultured.” The billionaire fired back on X, calling her “a liar” and “not a good human.”
Valar Atomics Secures $130 Million to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development in Utah
Backed by high-profile investors, Valar Atomics is pushing forward with its Utah test reactor to redefine clean industrial energy through advanced nuclear technology.
Huda Beauty ends partnership with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after viral livestream backlash
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”
Rama Duwaji’s Election-Night Look Wove Fashion, Identity, and Resistance Into One Statement
On a night of political triumph, Rama Duwaji turned fashion into a language of identity and solidarity — wearing a Palestinian design that carried history, heritage, and quiet defiance.
Sneako Praises Zohran Mamdani, Slams Elon Musk: “Go Back to South Africa”
In a viral stream, Sneako hailed Zohran Mamdani’s campaign as “the greatest since Trump’s” and blasted Elon Musk over his remarks on NYC’s new mayor, telling the billionaire to “go back to South Africa.”
Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Victory and the Coming Political Clash with Trump
How New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor is redefining representation - and testing the limits of power in a polarized America.
Ms. Rachel Honors Gaza’s Children With Heartfelt Dress at Glamour Women of the Year 2025
At Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards, Ms. Rachel honored Gaza’s children with an embroidered dress and a heartfelt message on empathy, justice, and compassion that moved the audience to a standing ovation.
Ex-WhatsApp Security Chief Attaullah Baig Sues Meta Over Mass Data Access & Retaliation
Ex-WhatsApp security chief Attaullah Baig alleges Meta ignored major privacy flaws, gave engineers unchecked access to user data, and retaliated against him.
OpenAI Acquires Seattle-Based Startup Statsig for $1.1 Billion
The $1.1 billion all-stock deal brings Statsig’s product experimentation platform in-house at OpenAI, with founder Vijaye Raji stepping in as CTO of Applications.
Judge Delays Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Settlement With Authors, Microsoft Seeks Collaboration
U.S. Judge William Alsup scrutinizes Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books, Microsoft to adopt AI models of Anthropic via AWS